December 08, 2015

December Favorite Things

You may or may not know this, but Christmas will be here soon and I don't know about you, but I always like to know what's on other people's Christmas wish list so I can not only get ideas for my own, but because I love to hear about new things that other people love. I wanted to share some of my favorite things with you. Some of these I already use and love and others are on my own wish list.

For the home:

Pottery Barn faux mohair throw. I have this in teal which isn't for sale on the website anymore but can probably be found on eBay. It's so soft. And warm. I announced when it arrived that it was MOMMY'S blanket. Of course nobody listened to me and I have to fight for my chance to use it. I'll confess that it's dry clean only and I make it a point to not own anything that's dry clean only, but it is SO worth it!

I don't quilt yet but 2016 is going to be my year to start. I'm looking forward to giving all of these books a workout soon.

-I love to embroider but have a really hard time doing so unless I have good sunlight which means no evening embroidery. I just ordered this Stella lamp with some birthday money and I can't wait to relax in the evening with needle and thread.

-Clover pom pom makers. These are some of my most used tools. I have this size and this size.

-Birchbox This is one of my favorite things ever. For $10 a month (free shipping) you get a pretty box filled with samples of products according to your interests and needs. You can gift a subscription or sign up for one yourself. Or both. And if you use this link you and I both get a $5 credit on our subscriptions. Or don't use the link and that's fine too! But go get yourself a subscription because it's like getting a gift in the mail every month!

-My hands down, all time favorite pen is the teal Le Pen. You can buy them individually but I'm so hooked I buy them by the box. Plus I love to gift them to my friends so that they can know the joys of this perfect pen. These make great stocking stuffers!

-Nest Pretty Things This is my new favorite necklace but all of her jewelry is just amazing! And colorful. It's like wearing your happiness.

So these are some of my favorite things. These aren't affiliated links. Well except that Birchbox link! I hope this gives you some ideas for your own wish list or to purchase for someone you love. I'd love to hear about what's on your list!

So many good ideas Jen! I've also got the Sunday Morning Quilts book, and this may be the year I actually make one of the quilts. I've been collecting fat quarters when they're on sale, but so far they just decorate the shelves of a cupboard. Everything looks so lovely when you photograph it!

We are not exchanging gifts due to our big family vacation so it's kind of weird that I am not getting daily emails from my daughter and daughter-in-law with "wants & wishes".

I don't know about a Hello Kitty one, but it looks like I will be getting a Janome sewing machine in the new year. My 65 year old Bernina died and the dealer will give me a really good trade in on a Janome. Are they good machines?

Hello Jen, my name is Anna and I have a candle problem as well. Absolutely love your candle jar arrangement. Ohhh I also have a little cup problem but can you ever have to many? NO!! So no judging from me. Beautiful post as always. Anna xx

What a fun list! I love all your candles! Caleb would love to visit you when they're lit--after our 3 October birthdays, he thinks all candles mean birthdays, so whenever he sees one he sings his little 2 year old version of Happy Birthday to you! :)

And those pajama pants!!! I think those might end up as an addition to my own list!

Oh, Jen...you are a bad, bad girl! lol You've made me lust. ;-) My hubby asked for my Christmas wish list and believe it or not, I couldn't think of anything but a pair of leather gloves and a laptop sleeve. Booorrring, right? I think I now want an Anthro gift card (those PJ pants are adorable, but I can't justify spending $50 for a pair - yikes! However, the candles are doable) and the jewelry from Nest Pretty Things is amazing. I have about 60 books in my amazon wish list and now a couple of those decorating books you recommended are on there, too!

Melanie, I so agree with you! I love Anthro but I'm a bargain shopper! A lot of times what I will do is add something to my cart and wait for it to go on sale and then buy it. I picked up the candles and the pajama pants during their big black Friday sale when everything was 25% off. That helped me justify it. I can also tell you that their pajamas are my favorites. I have maybe 3 pairs now. They wear VERY well!

Such wonderful items! I will take them all...LOL This came at the perfect time, my hubby needed my Wish List. I think it is a crutch and that he really doesn't need it, because he does perfectly fine in the gift dept for me. Have a great weekend! :) Kit

Omigosh, what a collection of absolutely beautiful goodies! I'm totally with you on the LePen pens. :) I have a pen problem and going to an office supplies store is one my favorite shopping pastimes (in addition, of course, to book shopping and antiquing!) Oh and Nest Pretty Things has been tempting me for months on Etsy. Your necklace is absolute perfection! Merry Christmas, Jen!

I knew you and I were meant to be friends! My list matches most of yours and I have many of the same things. I wanted the mouse cookie stamp but when my daughter tried to get one for me it said that there aren't anymore available. It's so cute! I would be happy to teach you to quilt if we could figure out a way. Do you have a local quilt shop?

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I'm a Village living, decorating obsessed, home chef, gardener in training, creative spirit and lover of the simple life. I am Mom to 2 sweet girls and wife to 1 amazing man. I love my family, friends and all things cottage and vintage. I believe in taking risks and following your dreams. Life is short. Enjoy every moment.